Growing demand for food and environmental changes mean that securing healthy soil is more important than ever. Soil science today is a dynamic field, and exciting advances are continually being made. This book brings the reader up to date with the latest approaches to soil science and to issues in erosion. The first part reviews contemporary principles, applications and assessments in soil science. Topics include moisture and nutrient storage in shale, carbon sequestration under bioenergy, and techniques for estimation of soil permittivity. In the second part, erosion issues in agriculture are considered. Chapters consider case studies from agricultural contexts in Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Romania. In the third part, new studies in erosion are presented, focusing on models and research methods. The contributors consider topics such as plot-scale experimental studies, models to diagnose and assess soil erosion hazards, and GIS methods for analysis of erosion and sediment yield. The contributors draw on research conducted to provide a global view, ensuring this book is of interest to readers worldwide in soil science, land management and agriculture.
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